IDF Operation Protective Edge, in numbers

The longest IDF operation in Gaza since Israel withdrew from the coastal territory was also its costliest and deadliest – both for Israeli soldiers and the Palestinians. There was a record number of rockets fired on Israel from Gaza, as well as air raid sirens and Iron Dome interceptions.

The IDF's prime objective during the operation was the demolition of terror tunnels into Israel – 32 were destroyed in Operation Protective Edge.

IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported striking 4,762 targets:

1,678 strikes on rocket launching infrastructure

977 strikes on command and control centers

939 strikes in support of IDF maneuvers

548 strikes on infrastructure that posed a threat to IDF forces

237 strikes on political infrastructure used to support militant operations

191 strikes on arms factories and caches

144 strikes on valuable assets

96 strikes on positions to maintain naval and air superiority

Just after an IDF attack in Gaza City. (Photo: MCT)

The 29-day operation claimed the lives of 64 IDF soldiers and three Israeli citizens. According to the IDF, 1,768 Palestinians were killed and some 9,300 were injured in the Gaza Strip. The IDF estimates that 750 to 1,000 of the dead were terrorists.

IDF casualty count for Gaza:

253 Hamas members

147 Islamic Jihad members

65 militants from other groups

603 militants whose affiliation was unknown

According to the Palestinians:

501 were killed in Khan Yunis

421 were killed in Gaza City

290 were killed in Beit Lahia

264 were killed in Rafah

241 were killed in in Deir al-Balah

During the course of the operation, 82,201 IDF reservists were called up for duty.

According to UNRWA figures, 485,000 Palestinians were internally displaced as a result of Israeli shelling and IDF evacuation warnings.

Some 10,690 homes were destroyed, 141 schools were damaged, and five hospitals were closed.

During Operation Protective Edge, Israel continued to provide and transfer humanitarian assistance to Gaza: